Tubeless Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I am about to fit bar ends to my mtb. Now some advice from those who have tried out various ones. (I did search) Firstly I notice you get "full size" one which will "fill" your hand. Nicely shaped. (1st pic) Then mostly I see these smaller one which obviously work, but they are smaller than most hands. Why are they designed so small. (2nd pic) Advice will be appreciated.
Tumbleweed Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Personally, I prefer something which extends both in front of and behind the handlebar, like the Cane Creek. But from the two you have posted, I'd say the first looks more ergonomic.
TNT1 Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I am about to fit bar ends to my mtb. I hope you have a riser bar.
splat Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Advice: On The Hub, it is frowned upon to put bar ends on riser bars. (stir the pot)
splat Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Have you looked at or tried Ergon's grips and bar ends?
Big JD Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I have been using the Cane Creek Ergo grips for a good few years now. A bit heavier but very very comfy on the long climbs.
Tubeless Posted March 10, 2011 Author Posted March 10, 2011 What is the issue of having to have a riser bar? I searched the web and can not find the reason.
TNT1 Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 What is the issue of having to have a riser bar? I searched the web and can not find the reason. It's a style thing.
The expat cyclist Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Smaller bar endsfor smaller hands - the Momsens go on the wife's bike. They are too small for me.
Bums Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 NO BAR ENDS - the way to go. They catch trees and look tacky. I ride without them and never has issues resting/relaxing my hands.
Tubeless Posted March 10, 2011 Author Posted March 10, 2011 Suppose one should give these a try. Easy to fit? http://www.cwcycles.co.za/sites/default/files/ergon_bar_ends.jpg
Yellow Zebra Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 bar-ends unfashionable?! bl@@dy fashion victim!!!I use Cane Creek bar ends, brilliant, since they extend a little way back from the h/bar as well as forward. Ergonomic. To the poster who said he's never had a problem without them...Try a few Epics back-to-back, and I think you will find that the additional hand placement option is a really relaxing option, gives great control when out of the seat on a tough climb, and yes, the Pro's use them too! CheersChris
SwissVan Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I could not get Cane Creeks but found BBB had some which were very similar to the CC one. Prefer the CC / BBB (small but sweet) type as they have a small section extending behind the grip and just enough in front.IMO you dont need such a long piece in front like the full size (looong ones in front only). Without a small part protuding rearwards you loose out on another hand position option. As other posters have said very usefull on long rides to provide alternate hand positions for comfort reasons.
rudi-h Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 NO BAR ENDS - the way to go. They catch trees and look tacky. I ride without them and never has issues resting/relaxing my hands. got Cane creek's and they're awesome. Cannot imagine riding without bar-ends!!
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